As the scorching summer heat continues, lawmakers do their part to help keep pets cool and safe. It’s August, which means long, hot days and hopefully a dip in the pool or a picnic under a shady tree to stay…
When people get injured during law enforcement, it is unjust and expensive on many levels. With so much focus recently on issues of fair and just policing practices, one aspect of the discussion that has received less attention is the…
You’d think fewer cars would necessarily mean safer roads, but the reality is a bit more complicated. With many states still experiencing stay-at-home orders, you might think that fewer people out driving would mean safer roads, but in reality the…
Most people are aware that driving and texting can be dangerous, but what other distractions are getting in the way of safe driving? Photo: Shutterstock/Martin Novak When we hear the term “distracted driving,” most of us think “That’s not me…
Is a shopkeeper liable for your injury if you slip and fall on their property? It’s a busy time of year for many of us, full of holiday errands and going from store-to-store shopping for gifts. And while holiday cheer…
While overall US traffic deaths have been steadily falling, pedestrian fatalities have reached a nearly 30-year high. Walking is a great way to get outside for a bit of fresh air, get some exercise, and maybe even lessen your carbon…
The Wild West of vape products may be nearing its end after a recent rash of e-cigarette-related injuries and fatalities. Now, the White House has moved to ban flavored products and vape lawsuits are on the rise. Will it be…
E-cigarettes are a national health emergency, and some municipalities are taking steps to make it harder to use them. San Francisco — home of Juul Labs, the company that is probably the most-recognized name in e-cigarettes — has just banned…
In this recent tragedy, the Commonwealth of Virginia can be sued for negligent highway design, and the driver for negligent driving. By C. James Williams III, Principal attorney, Hopewell, Midlothian. When I advise clients about the laws governing motor vehicle…
One high profile fatal accident shows how negligence rules can affect compensation. By Seth R. Lindberg, attorney Burnett & Williams P.C., Loudoun, Fairfax, and Northern Virginia Jim Boeheim, the longtime, second-winningest active coach in the NCAA, struck and killed a…
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